Vintage or Cali Dial Pam project

[horologie_unitas]

i have seen this RGM Hamilton watch a lot on the net. - and i love the movement !
i would love to have a Cali Dial or a Vintage Panerai with this movement.
who cares if its correct or not ? i dont....i would love it !

thoughts ? likey ? no likey ?

 

[ganjamun]

Hmmm I'm unsure about this movt but it sure is a beauty. Would that fit into a panerai case?

 

[addingwatch]

I have tried this already and there are two problems. The movement is slightly (<1mm)) too big. Can be fixed with a little work on the case. The bigger problem is the second hand spacing. It is slightly off and requires a custom dial. I bought both a 917 & 921 too try. They are incredibly beautiful movements. Far nicer than all of the unitas movements. If you try it, spend the extra $100 for the 921... It is worth it.

Regards.

 

[horologie_unitas]

@ addingwatch....yes, i am aware of the problems...my solution: use it for a 47mm BASE Panerai version.

the 921 would be my choice.....looking around already !

thanks for the info...lets see !

keeping you guys posted!

 

[VDBroucke]

i work this in moment in a vintage panerai
results later...

 

[hooligan]

I would LOVE to see that in an unbranded Cali dial "vintage" with a display back. It's a beautiful movement!

h_u, have you seen the LE Steinhart pilot watch with the modified 6497 with center seconds? Talk about a drop-dead gorgeous movement! Hacking center seconds to boot!

One of these was/is on sale at WatchUSeek.com. Pricey at ~$1800, but you could pay that much or more for a decorated 6497 powered watch from other marques, easy. Limited to only 55 pieces, too!

 

[horologie_unitas]

yeah, very beautiful.
i just dont like the name Steinhart on it.....sigh.
the movement in the CHRONOSWISS TIMEMASTER looks very similar....
when i lived in munich....i could have bought a Timemmaster for Euro 22oo....and didnt....cause i am an idiot !

 

[ekwatch]

I have the Steinhart Nav.B-Uhr pilot watch, 333 pieces. I can't say enough about the quality for anyone thinking about a Steinhart.

 

[horologie_unitas]

sure they are high quality...but a non recognized brand...like the extremly high end TIMEX watches...who wants to buy TIMEX when spending 10 grand.

moreover, Steinhart is known in the industry just to copy existing watches....buying a swiss name...they cant even speak...and acting like they have been making watches for 300 years.
INVICTA also makes a few very nice watches...will i ever...ever...buy and wear an INVICTA ? i dont think so.

 

[MK08]

H_U I can't wait to see a finished product the Hamiliton 921, 47mm Pannie case, base dial? SOLD, where do I get in line!!! Seriously keep us posted.

 

[horologie_unitas]

i am sourcing parts and info...sigh...that will not be easy. VD Broucke is experienced and has amazing watches....that i can not afford.
the RWG watch with a Hamilton mvmnt costs 4500 $.....what a joke.
so, this project might take some time and money....lets see.

 

[river]

mine .....

it's finished

 

[horologie_unitas]

i am speechless....who put that together ?
did the movement fit into the watchcase ?
how much money is in the project ?

please share....awesome piece, River !

 

[MK08]

WOW :shock: River, that is very, very nice!!! Congrats on a beautiful vintage piece.

 

[hooligan]

I see some applied "Rolex" pieces on those bridges, River. What's the movement underneath, Cotebert? I don't think the Molnijas have the double screws in the smaller gear wheel, so it's not a Molnija...

Give us the details, River!

Beautiful watch.

 

[jkirke]

that is absolutly stunning my friend. just beautiful.